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customers will still be able to use the pentagon station's north side escalators. the replacement should be completed by fall. >>> the standoff between police and an alabama man is now almost one week old. the suspect is accused of murdering a school bus driver and kidnapping a 5-year-old boy. marie hall has the latest from midland city, alabama. >> reporter: ribbons and signs hang outside midland city elementary school where teachers and staffers returned today for the first time since a bus driver was killed and a kindergartner was abducted last tuesday. it's still not clear when classes will resume. police say 65-year-old jimmy dykes is holding a 5-year-old boy named ethan in an underground bunker. hostage negotiators have been talking to dykes and delivering food, medication and toys to the boy through a ventilation pipe. on sunday they delivered cheese- it crackers and a hot wheels car the boy requested. investigators have not said if dykes has asked for anything during negotiations. ethan turned 6 years old on wednesday. he has a disorder similar to autism. a
customers will still be able to use the pentagon station's north side escalators. the replacement should be completed by fall. >>> the standoff between police and an alabama man is now almost one week old. the suspect is accused of murdering a school bus driver and kidnapping a 5-year-old boy. marie hall has the latest from midland city, alabama. >> reporter: ribbons and signs hang outside midland city elementary school where teachers and staffers returned today for the first...
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one day a weak furloughs for up to 800,000 civilian pentagon employees. friday the navy is expected to announce it will postpone the repair of almost two dozen ships, threatening tens of thousands of jobs in virginia alone. and those repairs? >> if we don't do that, we are sending a ship out in harm's way that may not be as fit to fate as it should be. >> so here's how we avoid it. >> reporter: virginia's tim kaine is among senate democrats proposing an alternative, a $120 billion deficit reduction plan half in spending cuts split between defense and non- defense, much coming from tell limb nation of farm subsidies, and half in new taxes. >> as you know, the speaker has said president obama has received his revenue he is not going to get any more. >> if republicans say there will never be another dollar of revenue and democrats say there will never be another dollar of cut, then we're not going to solve the problem. >> another way for washington to kick the can down the road. it's funny that every time washington is just about to actually cut spending, so
one day a weak furloughs for up to 800,000 civilian pentagon employees. friday the navy is expected to announce it will postpone the repair of almost two dozen ships, threatening tens of thousands of jobs in virginia alone. and those repairs? >> if we don't do that, we are sending a ship out in harm's way that may not be as fit to fate as it should be. >> so here's how we avoid it. >> reporter: virginia's tim kaine is among senate democrats proposing an alternative, a $120...
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senator is confirmed, he would be the first ever enlisted man and first vietnam veteran to lead the pentagon. >>> federal agents seized nearly $14 million worth of fake nfl merchandise. just three days ago until the big game and officers have intercepted 160,000 bogus pieces of super bowl memorabilia. authorities say criminal organizations are actually stealing from american businesses as they try to pass off the knockoffs as the real deal. >>> for more on super bowl xlvii let's send things down to wusa9's andrea roane. she is anchoring our brit and grit coverage -- our blitz and glitz coverage in new orleans. >> reporter: hi. good evening. we don'tike the idea of snow in your forecast because we're having a beautiful evening here. we want to thank david and carol for allowing us to use their beautiful balcony. look at that backdrop again, the brewery and the beautiful lights. it's a gorgeous evening, more and more fans coming into town, more and more ravens fans coming in and they are thrilled about the fact that new orleans is supporting them. everyone is talking about not the baltimore ra
senator is confirmed, he would be the first ever enlisted man and first vietnam veteran to lead the pentagon. >>> federal agents seized nearly $14 million worth of fake nfl merchandise. just three days ago until the big game and officers have intercepted 160,000 bogus pieces of super bowl memorabilia. authorities say criminal organizations are actually stealing from american businesses as they try to pass off the knockoffs as the real deal. >>> for more on super bowl xlvii...
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these are the suspects robbing the zales jewelry store yesterday at pentagon city mall and it's kristin fisher reports, hope you recognize the men on the tape and give them a call. >> watch closely as four people walk into the zales jewelry store and begin beating the glass case with a hammer. it takes them 20 big wacs wacs before the glass breaks. they reach in, and run out. >> very bold behavior. they are in a crowded mall. 11:00 a.m., broad daylight. very bold behavior. this is something we haven't seen in arlington for a while. >> no one was hurt. the suspects told the store's two employees to get out when they ran in. police believe they got away in a red car by busting through the parking garages mechanical arm gates. the thieves got away with 27 rings. all in, that's about $128,000. now, arlington county police are wondering if maybe it is something to do with the fact that valentine's day is just ten days away. >> they could be trying to pedal these rings for a profit. >> we are asking for help. >> kristin fisher, wusa9. >> if some guy wants to sell you a fancy diamond for cheap
these are the suspects robbing the zales jewelry store yesterday at pentagon city mall and it's kristin fisher reports, hope you recognize the men on the tape and give them a call. >> watch closely as four people walk into the zales jewelry store and begin beating the glass case with a hammer. it takes them 20 big wacs wacs before the glass breaks. they reach in, and run out. >> very bold behavior. they are in a crowded mall. 11:00 a.m., broad daylight. very bold behavior. this is...
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the first robbery happened here at pentagon city mall, very busy as we all know. the second, the very busy downtown frederick. now police in both jurisdictions are working together to try to solve these crimes and quickly. take a look at surveillance video of tuesday's robbery, 1:30 in the afternoon at colonial jewelers in downtown frederick. three men run into the store, force employees down to the floor at gunpoint. spray others with pepper spray and then smash into the jewelry case. over at zales in pentagon city monday, four men run two employees out of the shop, smash the glass case, and take off with $127,000 worth of rings. >> very bold behavior. a crowded mall, 11:00 a.m. broad daylight, very bold behavior. this is something we haven't seen in arlington for a while. >> reporter: very bold behavior. they haven't seen it in a while so they'll work very hard to try to get to the bottom of this before it happens again. you can imagine that other jewelry store owners and employees are on edge after seeing this incredible video all caught on tape. now the suspec
the first robbery happened here at pentagon city mall, very busy as we all know. the second, the very busy downtown frederick. now police in both jurisdictions are working together to try to solve these crimes and quickly. take a look at surveillance video of tuesday's robbery, 1:30 in the afternoon at colonial jewelers in downtown frederick. three men run into the store, force employees down to the floor at gunpoint. spray others with pepper spray and then smash into the jewelry case. over at...
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there was also a getaway car here in pentagon city. the suspects we're told dreerve that get a-- grove that getaway car through the garage eventually busting straight through the mechanical arm gate to get out and to flee from the scene. coming up at 6:00, we'll let you know why these two very different communities could play a part in catching these suspects. back to you. >> let's hope so. thanks, delia. see you in a little bit. >>> an officer and a suspect were wounded after a late night shooting. police responded to a domestic violence cool in northwest d.c. they -- call in northwest d.c. the man pulled a knife and stabbed an officer twice in the back. that's when police shot the suspect in the temple. the suspect is hospitalized in serious condition. the officer was treated and released. >>> now to a lighter and much nicer story of an incredible feat. the national geographic society is the holder of a new guiness world record for the largest collection of recycled chews. national geographic kids collected tens of thousands shoes in
there was also a getaway car here in pentagon city. the suspects we're told dreerve that get a-- grove that getaway car through the garage eventually busting straight through the mechanical arm gate to get out and to flee from the scene. coming up at 6:00, we'll let you know why these two very different communities could play a part in catching these suspects. back to you. >> let's hope so. thanks, delia. see you in a little bit. >>> an officer and a suspect were wounded after a...
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rocompromised and claims only a small percentage of users were affected, scott recent analysis by the pentagon discovered 44 percent increase in cyber attacks just between 2009 and 2011. >> pelley: nancy, thank you. here in new orleans, worries of all kinds have been put aside just for this weekend and for america's biggest party. >> people from all over are here to watch the baltimore ravens and the san francisco 49 in other words the super bowl, jim axelrod tells us hosting the game is like a coming out party for a city reborn. >> streetcars rolled on the brand new loyola line in new orleans, and mechanic bruce godfrey says that tells us everything we need to know about the recovery here. we have not only backed to prekatrina levels i think we have moved forward, we now have a new line that wasn't here when katrina hit, so the katrina is behind us. >> when hurricane katrina hit godfrey's home was swamped by storm waters and he rode out the storm in a repair center for the transit system. >> and you thought this yard was safe, right? >> never had flooded before. >> it did this time, sub meshi
rocompromised and claims only a small percentage of users were affected, scott recent analysis by the pentagon discovered 44 percent increase in cyber attacks just between 2009 and 2011. >> pelley: nancy, thank you. here in new orleans, worries of all kinds have been put aside just for this weekend and for america's biggest party. >> people from all over are here to watch the baltimore ravens and the san francisco 49 in other words the super bowl, jim axelrod tells us hosting the...
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. >> by the end of this week the pentagon must submit its plan to the white house for how it's going to deal with automatic spending cuts if it kicks in on march 1. the february deadline will mark the beginning of a series of high level meetings with lawmakers. it's going to be a very frantic, very busy february as all sides get together and try to figure out this mess. >> the year is moving fast but not october just yet. >> that's right. >> speaking of moving fast, you're back in 30 minutes. what do you have for us? >> surprising findings about women and money. what the number one profession for women is in this day and age. >> thanks, jess. >> you got it. >>> we'll get reaction to the super bowl victory from ravens coach john harbaugh and some players coming up in sports. >> plus, what electrical crews know so far about the cause of the big power outage at the super bowl last night. >> some people on facebook blame it on pepco and in other blame it on pepco and in other news, the mm i went potty! th'sreat, honey.... wher for life's bleachable moments. >>> welcome back. 5:09. your w
. >> by the end of this week the pentagon must submit its plan to the white house for how it's going to deal with automatic spending cuts if it kicks in on march 1. the february deadline will mark the beginning of a series of high level meetings with lawmakers. it's going to be a very frantic, very busy february as all sides get together and try to figure out this mess. >> the year is moving fast but not october just yet. >> that's right. >> speaking of moving fast,...
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cocktail party from 6:00 to 9:00 at the sheridan pentagon or all day tomorrow. you can also visit our website to learn more and register. >> ashley ritter and ladies, thanks so much for coming in and telling us about it. >>> time now to answer the washington golf show question of the morning. a record number of super bowl watchers were women last time around last year. out of 111 million plus people who watched the super bowl last week, what do you think the percentage of women who watched were? is it a, 50%, b, 46%, or c, 42%. our facebook friend karla wrote, aim going with 46% b. there are more women hosting super bowl parties and going to related events. she's right, the answer is b. 46% of all the people who watched the super bowl last year were women. if you answered the question correctly this morning, you can be entered to win four tickets to the golf show at the dulles expo center. today is the last day for at honda, we know some people are never happy with the way things are. and are always dreaming of how they could be. smarter, simpler, how-on-earth-d
cocktail party from 6:00 to 9:00 at the sheridan pentagon or all day tomorrow. you can also visit our website to learn more and register. >> ashley ritter and ladies, thanks so much for coming in and telling us about it. >>> time now to answer the washington golf show question of the morning. a record number of super bowl watchers were women last time around last year. out of 111 million plus people who watched the super bowl last week, what do you think the percentage of women...
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confirm hagel's nomination next week, wee become the first enlisted man and vietnam veteran to lead the pentagon. >>> frustrating commute home from work yesterday. they got stuck and after getting no instructions from metro, they took matters into their own hands. dozens of commuters wound up abandoning their green line trains and walking to their destinations last night. metro's general manager is apologizing properly policing -- apologizing promising some improvements. delia goncalves has more. >> reporter: good morning. it certainly was a big mess and it was a cold night for it. we talked to the manager at starbucks who is kitty corner from the navy yard metro station who says it looked like inauguration all over again with just swarms of people who were outside here at navy yard after the if fiasco happened inside. we'll take a look at some video and some pictures that fecks tweeted out of those massive crowds. panicked passengers pried open metro doors. they hopped on to the tracks and escaped through an emergency exit, this after two green line trains were stuck between navy yard and anaco
confirm hagel's nomination next week, wee become the first enlisted man and vietnam veteran to lead the pentagon. >>> frustrating commute home from work yesterday. they got stuck and after getting no instructions from metro, they took matters into their own hands. dozens of commuters wound up abandoning their green line trains and walking to their destinations last night. metro's general manager is apologizing properly policing -- apologizing promising some improvements. delia...
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surveillance video shows the men entering the zales at pentagon mall yesterday at 11:00 in the morning. they used hammers to smash the display cases inside the store and all four men grabbed jewelry and took off. the value of the stolen jewels $128,000. if you have any information, please call arlington county police. >>> it is 5:05. time for the latest your money report of the morning. >> jessica doyle is here. wall street didn't look so good yesterday. >> sometimes you can't fight gravity. stocks go up. stocks can go down. that's what we saw with triple digit losses yesterday. you can blame concerns about europe. that was the latest but really what's going on here, we had this mottest sell-off after the best january since 1997. checking the numbers, the dow stands this morning back below 14,000 but not too far below after sliding 129 points. the nasdaq was off by 47 points and the s&p 500 was down by 17. the u.s. government plans to file a civil lawsuit against the ratings agency standard and poors. this goes back to the 2008 financial crisis. is accuses s&p giving high ratings to ri
surveillance video shows the men entering the zales at pentagon mall yesterday at 11:00 in the morning. they used hammers to smash the display cases inside the store and all four men grabbed jewelry and took off. the value of the stolen jewels $128,000. if you have any information, please call arlington county police. >>> it is 5:05. time for the latest your money report of the morning. >> jessica doyle is here. wall street didn't look so good yesterday. >> sometimes you...
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this is some surveillance video from the zales at pentagon city mall from 11 a.m. investigators say two men pulled out hammers and started smashing display cases inside the store. all four men then grabbed the jewelry, took off. 27 rings and $128,000 later this stuff is still out there. investigators are hoping this video will lead them to the thieves. if you know anything about this, call arlington county police. >>> feeding a family on $5 a day, it may seem impossible, but thousands of people in our area do it every week. still ahead we'll put you in their shoes. >> we have sunshine here in northwest, but some snow showers off to the west in the mountains. we'll show you temperatures, cold but not crazy cold, temperatures mainly above freezing, 36 downtown, 34 in la plata and gaithersburg and 36 in manassas and fairfax. we'll come back and track these snow showers and also a change in the weather pattern later this week. >> the man accused of killing a former navy seal and new york times bestseller is on suicide (woman) 3 days of walking to give a breast cancer s
this is some surveillance video from the zales at pentagon city mall from 11 a.m. investigators say two men pulled out hammers and started smashing display cases inside the store. all four men then grabbed the jewelry, took off. 27 rings and $128,000 later this stuff is still out there. investigators are hoping this video will lead them to the thieves. if you know anything about this, call arlington county police. >>> feeding a family on $5 a day, it may seem impossible, but thousands...
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. >>> meanwhile pentagon officials are looking at a big change in how they fight tearer. bob orr is in washington. >> those attacks are part of the broader campaign by foreign cyber spies to hack computer systems inside the u.s. officials warn more are inevitable as cyber attacks are ga greater now. to government sponsored hackers inside china. chinese officials denied the allegations calling them not professional and groundless but both papers say there is evidence hackers stole reporters' passwords and attempted to monitor governments of the papers. state-sponsored spies, mostly from china, every day infiltrate a broad spectrum of government and business networks insight the u.s. >> cyber terrorism presents one of the biggest threats. >> secretary of defense nominee chuck hagel warned the attacks could be crippling. >> it's an insidious quiet kind of a threat that we've never quite seen before. it can paralyze a nation in a second. >> for now the damage is economic. cyber spies and criminal hackers are stealing corporate secrets worth an estimated $250 billion a year fr
. >>> meanwhile pentagon officials are looking at a big change in how they fight tearer. bob orr is in washington. >> those attacks are part of the broader campaign by foreign cyber spies to hack computer systems inside the u.s. officials warn more are inevitable as cyber attacks are ga greater now. to government sponsored hackers inside china. chinese officials denied the allegations calling them not professional and groundless but both papers say there is evidence hackers stole...